Description Roman Imperatorial coinage 71-27 B.C. Gaius Julius Caesar, 100-44 B.C. In 44 B.C. the senate named him dictator for life. AR Denarius circa 46 B.C. Struck at the miliatary mint while on campaige in North Africa. Obverse: Head of Ceres right, wearing wreath of barley. Legend: COE TERT - DICT ITER. Reverse: Cumulus, aspergillum, jug and lituus (symbols of the pontificate). In above field AVGVR. In outer right field, D and below, PONT MAX. Silver, 3.87g, 18.5 x 17.4mm (oval flan). Reference: Babelon Julia 16. C 4; Sydenham 1023; Sear Imperators 57; Crawford 467/1a. Grade: VF. SOLD.
